Budget Analyst
What you'd do
This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Assisting senior budget analysts with the execution of program requirements; Works with acquisition leads to gain approval of acquisition and execution strategy for funding documents. This position is part of a planned Transfer of Function (TOF) from the MDA to the Department of the Army. This action is projected to be effective on or about October 1, 2026
Major duties
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. As a Budget Analyst at the NH-0560-2 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Assist senior budget analysts with the execution of program requirements; Works with acquisition leads to gain approval of acquisition and execution strategy for funding documents; Maintains reliable audit trails. Creates funding documents in accordance with execution strategy; Maintains necessary documentation to support funding requests, Maintains a tracking log of all funding documents; Generates financial status reports and aids in the assessment of execution status and trends. Reconciles unliquidated obligations(ULOs); Performs DAR-Q analysis and research; Supports financial system integrity by resolving unmatched disbursements (UMDs) and resolving database and/or system errors. Analyzes civilian and support contractor burn rates; Monitors TDY travel and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) funding. Responds to requests for information from internal/external stakeholders and foreign partner. Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the NH02 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-01/GS-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experiences listed below to be qualified: Performing routine budget administration functions in the execution and review of appropriated or FMS budgets. Utilizing an established financial accounting system to execute, track, and monitor funding and financial transactions. Analyzing, reviewing, and reconciling financial execution data retrieved from financial systems and resolving variances., OR B. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
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